as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of raw material
But Field said that’s not realistic, certainly not in the short term, for many of the parts and raw materials his factory needs.
—
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Congo plays a pivotal role in this supply chain as a source of raw materials.
—Isabel Van Brugen
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The United States will also need to do the hard, often politically challenging work of digging up raw materials, building infrastructure, and deploying technology inside its own borders.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
Connor Watts, battery raw materials analyst at consultancy Fastmarkets, said CATL, which has a number of partnerships with Chinese OEMs, is well positioned to implement the necessary level of product standardization across its customer base.
—Dylan Butts,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for raw material
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Congo plays a pivotal role in this supply chain as a source of raw materials.
—Isabel Van Brugen
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The United States will also need to do the hard, often politically challenging work of digging up raw materials, building infrastructure, and deploying technology inside its own borders.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
Connor Watts, battery raw materials analyst at consultancy Fastmarkets, said CATL, which has a number of partnerships with Chinese OEMs, is well positioned to implement the necessary level of product standardization across its customer base.
—Dylan Butts,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for raw material
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
Noun
-
In a world where many young people often feel overlooked, this program reminds them that they are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their potential.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
-
Finance leaders play a vital role in ensuring the organization’s technology modernization journey delivers maximum value by identifying the modernization initiatives offering the highest ROI potential with the lowest project execution risk.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Similar to mesh ballet flats, another trending warm-weather shoe that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
-
The actor and musician is currently touring his latest LP Based on a True Story — his first full-length album of solo material since 2005's Lost and Found — with a performance set for Cardiff Castle on Aug. 25, just days after Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones will take the stage.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share